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January 14, 2009

I know it's been a while. Thank you for all your kind words about my grandmother. It's helpful to hear that I'm not the only one who has felt those same things.

I hope to be updating this blog as I usually had. It seems so many things had kept me from sewing for one reason or another. I've had so many ideas sitting on the backburner it's literally kept me up at nights.

First things first, as you can see, this isn't a 'Lily' post. Occasionally I have ideas for myself that never come to fruition because I'm too busy sewing for Lily. And I've had a few people ask me if I could make adult sized versions of a few of my posts.

Don't worry. I still have a million child sized ideas but every once in a while I might sprinkle a mommy sized piece to mix things up:)

This is my FIRST adult sized giveaway. Most of the time my ideas result from being unable to find a look I've seen in a magazine or television.

I had seen a similar blouse worn by another 'Lily' that is the character Lily on 'How I met your Mother'. She always wears the coolest things! Then again, she is supposed to be a shopaholic. I couldn't even find a similar look at Anthropologie (not that I would have been able to afford it anyway). So I got out my scissors, measuring tape and pins to make my first 'adult' piece in almost a year!

I thought this blouse would be perfect to wear on a casual first date perhaps at a coffee shop, restaurant/bar or park. Or even a quick lunch date with your husband. It's dressy enough to look special but still has a casual feel.

The giveaway is for the blouse only. But if the winning blog also leaves a comment I will include the twin bird headband worn in the photographs as well!

It bears an embroidered daisy chain trim that lines each of the ruffled tiers. Each tier starts high on the chest and then dips down along my waist giving the blouse a full look in front and straight look in back.

The collar stands tall instead of folding over giving the blouse a vintage feel. It looks good with a hairdo that's pulled up since it hugs the nape of the neck.

This blouse also looks good with a skinny jean. I bought the ones in the photographs at Forever 21 for only $12! You can't beat that.

Oh but what I really believe completed this look were the cowboy boots. They are about one size too small but they are so chic that I'll put up with the pain. They were given to me by a friend of mine whose grandmother had to enter a nursing home. Yes, they were worn by a 80-something year old woman! Bravo! I have to admit, I felt a bit nervous in them myself!

The blouse is made of a cottony material with a linen feel to it. It turned out to be a bit small on me so I would say that this would fit a person who has a small frame. Although I do have a large bust line so that might have contributed to the tightness.

Here's a rundown of the other pieces in the photos in case you had an interest.

Jeans: Forever 21Boots: Estate SaleCami: Old NavyNecklace: Forever 21Earrings: Manic TroutI also have to give a BIG thanks to Brian for taking the photographs, putting up with my constant criticism, aggressive suggestions.......and treating me to a yummy Caeser salad:) Not to mention using his lunch hour. I'm just not used to being the one in the front of the camera:) I think he understands. Of course he also said that the last picture makes me look goofy, so I guess we're even:)

Last day for posts is Wednesday 1/25/09.Winnerwill be announced Tuesday!

As usual, if you would like a chance to win this blousejust link back to this post. If you have any questions see the "questions and answers" link to the right. If you use blogger just use the "create a link" link at the bottom of this post. If you don't use blogger, that's fine too. Just create a link on your page as you normally would and I will see it using Technorati.

Wow that blouse is truly beautiful! And I hope you don't take offense at this, but you look so much like Jennifer Love Hewitt in Ghost Whisperer (which is a compliment, because I think she's beautiful in that!). I will link back to you from my blog. :)

I love the romantic and feminine style of the blouse. I'd love to wear that when my baby's born in about a month!!I think a link is much more visible with a picture so I've linked like I normally do in my left column, NOT using the link thingy on your post. Please let me know if that means I'm participating in your giveaway or not! :)

You are just so talented. I must admit, after subscribing to your post and following your designs for awhile I got some inspiration and went back to sewing myself. My first dress was good practice in patience, but a great start. Thank you for being such an inspiration! You make some great pieces. Keep up the good work!( fingers crossed on winning the blouse!)

Oh my goodness, that is adorable! You are so talented, it's really inspiring me to try my hand at something similar. Of course, I'd love to win it! I don't have kids so this is finally something I could use myself. And the bird headband! I'm freaking out! I love it! Keeping my fingers crossed...

So transcendental... Made for tea drinking, along the coast driving, libray nook reading, sunny fruit picking, movie with the hubbie, walks along the beach days. Let's just say, I would be wearing it all the time :)

So trascendental. Not just made for lunch dates, but, driving along the coast, movie with the husband, library-nook reading, play dates with the children, tea on the patio, thought pondering days... I would just wear it about anywhere, let us say that!

That blouse is absolutely stunning, as is the model. I still can't believe that you're able to part with the gorgeous creations you make. I'm linking to this post for sure - I would love to wear this top. Are the ruffles in the back too, or only the front? I'm so amazed!

i check your blog ALL the time, but my baby is of the boy variety so I usually just check in to be awed by your talent. this time i'm in it to win!! and i linked so i could get some of my friends over here, as well. you are fabulous! and I MUST HAVE THAT BLOUSE! keep up the inspiration sister because i am in love!

I would love to win this for my daughter. It is just her style. I've been subscribed to your blog for a couple of months now. I love the great clothes that you make and the giveaways are so awesome. I look forward to seeing what you come up with next

I always wanted to create a link to your blog but don't have any little girls. This is finally my chance. What a gorgeous blouse! Anyone lucky enough to sport that will feel like a million bucks. My link is all about giving to receive. You are a perfect example of that. Thanks for your beautiful creations!

OMGosh! I can't get over how pretty that is! I so wish I could sew on something other than my scrapbook pages now! I just love it! I would love to win it even tho I won't look half as cute as those photos!

I linked you up here: http://pbumbaca.blogspot.com/2009_01_01_archive.html#6952204412078821582

Oh my goodness that is the CUTEST thing ever!!! :) and the bird headband, AH! amazing!!! :) I am crossing my fingers to win this, I am just in love with it! xoxox-Hollymommyholly.blogspot.comhollyndevlin@gmail.com

I was wondering if you would be willing to do a tutorial on how to do sleeves. I can figure out almost everything else (I think), but I don't know how to measure for sleeves or put them on without them getting all bunchy. Thanks:)

Greetings from Cold Snowy Ontario, Canada!!!This is a darling blouse. I am 73 yrs old and I have cowboy boots..soooooI should win the bloouse!!!!!Thanks so muchoxox((((hugs))))MaggiePSI will put your link on my blog....

I would be honored to win such a beautifully designed blouse. It would be a great piece to wear with my husband on for our 5th Wedding Anniversary. The ruffles are elegant and the flowers add just the right touch of color to the overall softness of the blouse.

Gorgeous - of course, I had to blog about it - a blouse like that is too pretty to keep hidden, even if it would increase my chances of winning! http://grosgrainfabulous.blogspot.com/2009/01/lunch-date-blouse-giveaway_13.html

This is gorgeous and hopefully when I lose all my baby weight I can fit into something like that, but for now I will leaving the winning to someone else, but I just had to say I love the clothes that Lily wears also and that show rocks! You did an amazing job and I bet "Lily" would love it!